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Caribbean Air Challenge's
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Starting soon : April 16, 2010
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Follow the participants of the April 2010 Caribbean Air Challenge :
daily and live posts, starting April 16, 2010
Read FULL story of the first Caribbean Air Challenge and enjoy video footage and pictures of the entire adventure across the Bahamas, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico and Turk & Caicos Islands.
Find out about the upcoming “Caribbean Aviation Festival” A gathering of hundreds of pilots in one of the most beautiful “Aviation Friendly” islands of the Caribbean: November 2010
Find out about April 2011 Governor General’s Cup “Caribbean Air Challenge”

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What they said ... Vickie and Matthew, SC USA : Vickie
It was such a pleasure meeting you all and getting the opportunity to share this adventure with you. I look forward to hearing from you in your future endeavours.

Matthew
It was GREAT meeting everyone and I hope to see everyone soon! Daniel and Jane, Ohio USA : Jane & I had a great time. I hope we get to do this again.
Everyone was great. Pat and Don, California USA : Another fabulous trip!!!!! Wonderful gathering of people and lots of fun events. Thanks sooooo much!!!!!
This was a trip not to ever be forgotten.
Ciao, Pat and Don Michael and Tera Bush, Pennsylvania USA : I have to say this was the bestest trip EVER! each and every one of you are great people! All in all we had a wonderful time and we MUST make a next year trip/reunion!
Cheers!
Tera

Guess I can't let this slide by without adding my two centavos. Other than Angel Flights, this trip was simply the best flying that I've ever done, and easily the most fun. The adventure was only exceeded by the company-thank you all for that.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Michael Bostjan Simonic, Ljubljana, Slovenia : Catherine, thank you for everything; you have been most kind!
Thanks to everyone for a great time!
Bostjan Gilles and Celine, Montreal, Canada : THE Caribbean Air Rallye Was an extraordinary experience for both us . Thanks to you all, to Catherine and to our pilot Tom and co-pilot Sally.
Hope to see you all next year
Celine and Gilles Richard, Karen and Derek Schmidt, Wisconsin USA : Hello Catherine, Thanks for all your dedication and effort on the Air Rally. It went so well, even with the diversion back to Exuma. We had a great time with you and the group!
We will be back. Tom, Nevada USA : Catherine and Camile Thank you very much for a great, great time. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks again!
Tom Tom & Sharon Green : It was a wonderful trip and we met some great people who enjoy the same things we do: flying and adventure!!! Our trip home was routed to go direct to North Carolina (Wilmington), we thought we could cut off a couple of hours of flying, by time we got done with reroutes because of military airspace, we were in the air almost five hours for a two hour, 20 minute trip. This proves that I can't properly flight plan without all your help.
Hope to see you all again. Rajesh Soni, NJ USA : I had a great time as well. I still can't believe I flew to Dominican Rep & PR, in MY plane!!! It seems so easy now. But it's the support you got from the group that made it easy and fun. Even when you lost Miami Approach as you went south you always had someone on 122.75 to talk to if something went wrong - that gave you a lot of comfort.
Raj Steve Weaver, Michigan, USA : WOW what a great time flying with a great group of pilots, professionals all. I can't wait until the next time when we once again venture into the unknown to boldly go where we have not gone before. > I look forward to the next time when I can once again fly with all my new friends.
Best Wishes,
Steve Dave Schrader, Michigan, USA : I did not get a chance to thank everyone and say I really enjoyed this adventure. The places we went were great. But the people I flew with made the trip even better. What a great bunch of pilots and friends. It's almost hard to believe it is over. Time flies. I had time to think about the trip, and I have no question in my mind that I would do it again with the same group of great people ( in a heart beat ). Thank you all for this experience.
Keep 'em flying
Dave Mark, Minnesota, USA : What a great trip!!
Mark

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Daniel, Minnesota USA : This has been an incredible adventure, thank you so much for this opportunity Chris, UK : Thank for this great experience Jenny, Mike & Helen, Australia : Thank you for leading us on an amazing adventure Diana & Paul, Australia : Thank you for the fantastic trip across Canada. We loved it! Paul & Diane, Australia : We are now home again although not completely rested. Just a note to thank you both very much for a great adventure with many happy memories, lots of laughs and a lot of new friends, which is what it's all about. We both appreciate how hard it is to plan these events and make them happen in a given time frame, congratulations to both of you for all the hard work. Chris & Beth, Ontario, Canada : Thank you again, yourself and Camil, for the huge effort you put to make the Air Rally a truly memorable experience for both Chris and myself. Gail, Australia : Thanks for the opportunity to have a really wonderful experience !!! Patsy & Sylvie, Quebec, Canada : Thank you very much for your great work, we had a wonderful trip MayCay, North Carolina, USA : Life is an adventure! Thank you for making it so delicious for us ! Fortune favors the brave Deborah, Ontario : We really enjoyed the adventure. Thank you for all your efforts. So many beautiful people and places Steve & Gillian, Australia : Thanks for the many wonderful memories Diane & Jim, Ontario, Canada : thank you for the wonderful opportunity to see Caanda as few have seen it Helen, (75 !!!), Australia : Thank you for one more of my “bucket list” wonderful experience Paul, Minnesota, USA : Thank you so much for everything you have done on this trip. It’s been wonderful meeting all of you and I’ll definitely be back ! Debbie, Martin, Chris, “The team” (Ontario-UK) : Thank you for a wonderful rally and great esperience. We’ll go for another Valerie, Switzerland : What an extraordinary adventure ! many thanks. Made many friends !! Jean, Quebec, Canada : thank you for your devotion and interest to aviation. You are our heroes !! Raphael, Switzerland : thank you for everything Laurent, Switzerland : Thank you ! Celine, Quebec, Canada : I admire your creativity, your perseverence and thank you for the pleasure you are giving us. Tony & Elaine, Ontario, Canada : Thanks for all your patience & encouragement plus fun and entertainement. Lots of wonderful memories Gilles, Quebec, Canada : Again a great success, I wish you other great ones in the years to come Mark, Minnesota, USA : Thanks for the memories of the last 4 rallies ! To Japan next year George, Minnesota, USA : Thanks ! Steve & David, Michigan, USA : Thank you for this great experience !! We will be back Tanya & Norman, Ontario, Canada : Thank you for the adventure Redmar, The Netherlands : still thinking back flying the rally quite often! Scott, Minnesota, USA : Thanks a lot for the opportunity! It was a great experience and I definitely want to comeback for more! Guy, Quebec, Canada : Thank you very much !

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INTERNATIONAL AIR RALLY
FLYING ADVENTURES see also CARIBBEAN AVIATION EVENTS
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands
but seeing with new eyes.” - Marcel Proust

Events :

2010

Registration closed : Caribbean Air Festival
October 30 - November 6, 2010
Sikorsky S38 - Transatlantic Flight
August 21, 2010
COMPLETED : 2010 Caribbean Air Challenge
April 17 - April 27, 2010
Story & pictures

2011

2011 Governor General’s Cup
Caribbean Air Challenge
March 20 – March 31, 2011
2011 Caribbean Air Festival
October 30 – November 12

August 21, 2010 Historical Flight

Follow this adventure on
www.unlimitedadventure.com The Sikorsky S38, known as The Flying Yacht embarks on a long journey across the Atlantic.
August 21^st 2010, the aircraft will take off from Minneapolis airport, USA and fly over Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, England, to reach German territory and land in Frankfurt, to then proceed to Berlin and Hamburg. The Flying yacht received special permission to land on Lake Zurich and Lake of Lucerne. Switzerland Major German TV network and media will be at the rendez-vous Tom Schrade, pilot in command and owner of the beautiful machine has also been asked to participate in an event honouring Géo Chávez, first man to fly over the Alps.

Find out more : Read the

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The Sikorsky S38 historical flight is an opportunity to help children in need. Every nautical mile, between 5 and 5000 will be symbolically dedicated to the people who donated money for the flight. A mile may be purchased for 10.00 euro. Donor will receive a signed certificate from the pilot documenting the purchased portion of the route. The proceeds will be used by Luftfahrt Ohne Grenzen-Wings of Help foundation (LOG) to help children in need around the globe. Children are invited onboard the aircraft in every destination.

Radisson La Grande airport

August 22
Tom arrived in Radisson La Grande and received a wonderful

Radisson La Grande airport

Leaving Frobischer Bay

welcome from Radisson Mayor Mr. Lacour, Mr. Côté and Hydro Québec employees. Helicopter and planes flew around him taking pictures of the Flying Yacht.

August 23
Tom landed in Iqaluit and was received by John Graham, airport manager as well as CBC news. Iqaluit airport was very busy with fighter jets in practice.

Interview media at Iqaluit Airport

August 24
Tom reached Greenland

2010 Caribbean Air Festival October 30 - November 6, 2010 Registration closed

Discover the refinement of the Bahamas
in a heavenly all inclusive resort

Photo Robert Sirdey: Bahamas April 2010

2011 Governor General’s Cup
Caribbean Air Challenge March 19 - March 30
Discover the Caribbean islands like
no one has ever before !

Start : March 19 - Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
Finish : March 30 - Sun-N-Fun

IT IS NOT A RACE !!! An International Aviation Event bringing
25 aircraft, crews & media originating from different
continents will proceed across 4 Caribbean countries enjoying
two to three days of local hospitality, culture and more….
see 2010 stories

2011 Caribbean Air Festival Celebrate in Five Caribbean Countries October 30 - November 12

Photo Robert Sirdey: Inagua, Bahamas April 2010

Program soon available

We learned by experience, that the gathering of a group of people in the Caribbean leads to the making of a party translating into a FESTIVAL celebrating culture and friendship. In collaboration with Caribbean Tourism Organization and the help of local wonderful people we are preparing a menu of exciting activities bringing out the authentic beauty and essence of the Caribbean islands as seen through the eyes of the Caribbean people.
Thirty three Caribbean countries are yours to discover ! Every year will bring a different experience always as
exciting and memorable as previous.
Discover the Caribbean like no one has ever before !

Past event : 2010 Caribbean Air Challenge April 17 - April 27
More than a Flying experience ! Beyond expectations !
Beautiful places, wonderful people
Experiences we will NEVER forget ! Read the Blog and Enjoy the Pictures :
CARIBBEAN AVIATION EVENTS
Download : Program - Flyer
Meet the TEAMS

"Discover the Caribbean like no one has ever before!"

International Air Rally 2010
- Caribbean Air Challenge's Map

INFORMATION UPDATE HERE

2010 Caribbean Air Challenge - INTERNATIONAL AIR RALLY - Participants

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What they said about it :

Jane & I had a great time. I hope we get to do this again.
Everyone was great. Daniel and Jane, Ohio USA Another fabulous trip!!!!! Wonderful gathering of people and lots of fun events. Thanks sooooo much!!!!!
This was a trip not to ever be forgotten.
Ciao, Pat and Don Pat and Don, California USA It was such a pleasure meeting you all and getting the opportunity to share this adventure with you.
I look forward to hearing from you in your future endeavours. Vickie, SC USA More feedback

Winning Teams :

2010 Caribbean Air Challenge Winners Matthew Hayduk and Victoria Pinkham holding the cup

1st place:

Matthew Hayduk and Victoria Pinkham
Greer SC USA
Piper PA24

2nd place:

Rajesh Soni
Don Loundsbury and Bill Reed
Ontario, Canada
Beech V35B

3rd place:

Michael and Tera Bush
Williamsport, PA
CIRRUS- SR 22